Medical Laboratory Science MSMLS

Total Credits - 38

Degree Core - 22

• ACCT 505 - Survey of Accounting for Decision Making and Control Credits: 2,3
• EDRM 505 - Research Methods Credits: 3
• MLSC 500 - Foundations for Graduate Study in Medical Laboratory Science Credits: 1
• MLSC 501 - Seminar in Medical Laboratory Science Credits: 1
• MLSC 561 - Laboratory Management: Issues and Strategies Credits: 3
• MLSC 562 - Issues in Laboratory Regulations and Practice Credits: 3
• MLSC 585 - Applied Studies in Medical Laboratory Science Credits: 5
• PBHL 646 - Integration of Spirituality in Health Care Credits: 2

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  Choose one of the following courses:

• BSAD 500 - Survey of Management Credits: 2
• BSAD 515 - Organizational Behavior & Leadership Credits: 3

Concentration - 16

Choose one of the following concentrations:

Maintaining Academic Standing

• No grade lower than C is acceptable.
• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 for the graduate portion of the program.

Admission Requirements

In addition to the general requirements for admission to a graduate program listed in the graduate admission section of this bulletin, the following are program requirements:

• Applicants must have an overall GPA of at least 3.0 in undergraduate courses and at least 3.0 in the undergraduate life sciences (biology and chemistry), math, and medical laboratory science courses.
• Applicants must hold professional certification and/or licensure in medical laboratory science acceptable to the admissions committee. Certification may be either general or in one of the recognized areas of specialization. Acceptable certification is typically defined as the Board of Certification sponsored by the ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology). Individuals lacking professional certification may request to be admitted on a provisional basis while they pursue the MLS National Certification Eligibility Requirements. These clinical courses and their prerequisites  require a minimum of four academic semesters. Students must receive MLS professional certification before completing more than 9 graduate credits and must meet the GPA requirements as stated above.
• The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required for MSMLS admission but is required for GRE Scholarship consideration.

Individuals with Technologist/Scientist Professional Certification

• Provide documentation of professional certification and/or licensure in medical laboratory science acceptable to the admissions committee.
• Certification may be either general or in one of the recognized areas of specialization.
• Acceptable certification is typically defined as that offered by the ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology) Board of Certification.

Individuals without Technologist/Scientist Professional Certification

• Individuals lacking United States professional certification may request to be admitted on a provisional basis while they either apply to sit for the Board of Certification or pursue the course work required for eligibility to write the Board of Certification.
• To be eligible for MLS Certification, applicants’ previous course work must include 16 semester (24 quarter) credits of biological sciences, 16 semester (24 quarter) credits of chemistry, and one college-level course in mathematics. Deficiencies must be removed prior to admission to the graduate program.

• These clinical courses and their prerequisites require a minimum of four academic semesters. 
• The courses include MLSC 210, 230, 240, 320, 350, 400, 401, 405, 411, 412, 413, 421, 423, 431, 432, 433, 441, 442, 443, 451, 452, 453, 461, 463, 470, 475, and 483.

Graduation Requirements

In addition to meeting the general requirements for graduate degree programs, students must meet the following departmental requirements:

• Complete a minimum of 38 semester credits including the core of 22 semester credits and 16 semester credits selected from the chosen concentration.
• Have the graduate program director approve course selections and course sequencing. Students may substitute alternate courses listed in this Bulletin with the consent of the graduate program director and the approval of the dean of the College of Health & Human Services.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the MSMLS, the medical laboratory scientist will demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in: 

• Application of safety and governmental regulations and standards as applied to laboratory medicine.
• Principles and practices of professional conduct and the significance of continuing professional development.
• Communication skills sufficient to serve the needs of patients, the public and members of the health care team.
• Principles and practices of administration, management, and supervision as applied to laboratory medicine.
• Educational methodologies and terminology sufficient to train/educate users and providers of laboratory services.
• Principles and practices of clinical study design, implementation and dissemination of results.